The whirlwind that is The Grates hails from Australia and threatens to take down everything in its path. Singer Patience Hodgson dominates the proceedings with voice that flips from sweet trill to all encompassing roar into playground chant without missing a beat. Through it all she rides a pleasant melodicism that contrasts brightly with the churning three-chord punk guitars carrying most of the songs forward. more ›

Another month, another ticket giveaway. This time we’re giving away a pair of passes to see Rogue Wave and The Grates at Logan Square Auditorium on Thursday, September 7th at 8:30 p.m. Rogue Wave is still touring in support of their 2005 album Descended Like Vultures and will play Bumbershoot this weekend. The Oakland, CA foursome was last here in June, and were quite effusive about it. As for The Grates, we last saw them... more ›